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How Authenticity Drives Operational Excellence in Industry

How Authenticity Drives Operational Excellence in Industry

Update: 2025-09-18
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🎧 Jo Lloyd's Leadership Evolution at Expanded Metal 🎧

From administrative temp to Head of People at Expanded Metal, Jo Lloyd shares her inspiring 12-year journey of transforming leadership in manufacturing. In this episode, she dives into how the industry has shifted from command-and-control to a more people-first approach.

Key takeaways include:

πŸ– Leadership is about guiding – no ego, just collaboration.
πŸ– Emotional intelligence fuels better decisions and team energy.
πŸ– Authentic leadership means being yourself, not fitting stereotypes.
πŸ– Expanded Metal’s shift from hierarchy to collaboration.
πŸ– COVID-19 as a catalyst for sustainable practices.
πŸ– Hybrid thinking and cross-training employees in multiple roles.
πŸ– Diversity in manufacturing means embracing diverse thoughts and approaches.
πŸ– Community engagement with schools to change perceptions of manufacturing careers.
πŸ– Challenges are fuel for progress, not barriers.
πŸ– Leaders should be accessible, helping others rise instead of pulling up the ladder.

Hit play for a conversation that challenges traditional manufacturing leadership and champions a new era of inclusivity, collaboration, and emotional intelligence.Β 

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How Authenticity Drives Operational Excellence in Industry

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